Monthly Archives: August 2016

Power Up With Produce – Back to School

August 25, 2016 Julia Smith — No Comments

Across the country, kids are heading back to the classroom. While many of us parents are glad to get back to our regular routines, back to school time can present some food dilemmas. Parents are always on the lookout for easy breakfast options, healthy after-school snacks, and make-ahead dinners. Earlier today on Indy Style, I offered some easy ways to power up with produce as our kids go back to school! First up, I showed how to make easy breakfast burritos. Simply sauté Broccoli Slaw from Mann’s Fresh Vegetables then add some eggs. After the eggs are cooked, add the…

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International Market Reps Tour Northwest Pear Orchards

August 25, 2016 Kathy Stephenson

Representatives from around the world get firsthand experience Portland, Ore. – (August 23, 2016)  Last week during Northwest Bartlett harvest, 21 USA Pear marketing representatives from around the world toured the pear growing regions with Pear Bureau Northwest. Key representatives from Mexico, China, India, UAE, South and Central America and more watched workers hand-pick fresh pears in the orchards of Wenatchee, Wash., followed by a firsthand look at handling and production innovations directly impacting pears bound for international markets at two pear packing facilities. Washington and Oregon growers and shippers were invited to meet one-on-one with their pear industry export…

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